Comic books March 1952

Beautiful Norman Saunders painted cover plus 3 pages of Krigstein interior art. Empress of Belzar, pencils by Bernie Krigstein; Commander Senstral betrays his troops to the Belzaric Queen. Charge of the Battle Women; Capt. Crockett persuades one of their captors to release the platoon and join them on Earth. The Man Who Invented Today text story. Death Rite of the Dwarfs; When nurse Wing is captured by the dwarf troops of Belzar, Capt. Crockett joins with Martian partisans to prevent her sacrifice to the dwarfs' god, Wardo. Voyage to the Moon; The Baltimore Gun Club initiates a voyage to the Moon; Adapted from Jules Verne's De la terre à la lune (1865) and Autour de la lune (1870). Taru the Terrible; Synopsis:When their spaceship loses power, Cliff and his fiancé Fira land on Venus, "three thousand years behind the other planets." World's Largest Camera; article about the reflecting telescope at the Palomar Observatory in California. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by George Roussos, Marvin Stein, and Art Peddy. Early auto-racing one-shot from Ziff-Davis. Speed Smith plays Good Samaritan to elderly Roscoe, only to discover the police know him as Roscoe the Rascal. The Chief of Police tries to shut down hot-rod street races, but after a disaster, the hot-rodding teens become a vital means of transport. Social reject Mel Tork proves himself on the track, where he's known as the "Magnificent Meathead." Rules of the Road All Over the World; Roscoe the Rascal; Rodders to the Rescue!; The Greatest Sports Cars Ever; Rats of the Race Track; Magnificent Meathead; Ordeal by Auto; Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sol Brodsky. Stories by unknown. Art by Martin Thall, Dick Ayers, Jay Scott Pike, George Roussos and unknown. In this premiere issue: "The Stuffed Shirt"; "Step Into My Coffin" with art by Martin Thall (as Martin Rose); "The Eye That Never Closed!" with art by Dick Ayers; 2-page text story "Dervish of Doom"; "The Man with Two Faces" with inks by George Roussos; and "Horror of Crag Island" with art by Jay Scott Pike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Jules Feiffer. Reprints of the later years of the Spirit strip, when Will Eisner's crimefighter was being run by other cartoonists in his studio. This issue includes Spirit strips #586, 590, 596, and 597. A man claiming to be Denny Colt suddenly shows up in Central City demanding his inheritance - but Denny Colt is The Spirit; A strange tale involving an abandoned bride, a missing treasure, a mysterious ape, and several murders; Young Marvin resolves to plot the perfect murder and get away with it. The Case of the Counterfeit Killer; The Curse of Claymore Castle; The Plot of the Perfect Crime; Panic on Pier 8. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 8 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 8 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

No Escape!, art by Sol Brodsky. The Man Who Failed!, script by Ernie Hart, art by Jay Scott Pike. Swing, Busher! text story, art by Morris Weiss. Yesterday's Hero, art by Cal Massey. The Killer!, art by Morris Weiss. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Clark Mason, Spy Smasher stars in "Operation Iceberg" and "Cannibals of the Congo" (art on latter by Sol Brodsky). Also in this issue: "The Tower of Terror" (art by Brodsky), "The Bullet" (art by Cal Massey), and a two-page text story, "One Answer Too Many." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Al Williamson, George Wilhelms, Al Camy and Ogden Whitney. Tales of espionage from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, published as the Cold War was just heating up. Communist agents plan to seed rainclouds to cause catastrophic floods in South Asia. Ken battles bears – both Soviet and polar – in an Arctic tale with art by EC legend Al Williamson. The lowdown on Revolutionary War spy Benedict Arnold, whose very name became a synonym for traitor. Storm over Swat; Jeopardy in Germany; Blowup in the Bering Sea; Spy in Sight; Benedict Arnold, the Traitorous Spy; Struggle in Singapore. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 2 - March 1952. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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The Ghost-Breaker stars in "The Phantom of Paris," Robin stars in "Danger in the Hall of Trophies," Captain Compass stars in "Sabotage on the High Seas," and Tomahawk stars in "The Magic Tomahawk!" Cover price $0.10.

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March 1952. Stories by Henry Kuttner, Kendell Foster Crossen, Chad Oliver, and Walt Sheldon. Three Virgil Finlay illustrations. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 144 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Art by Bob Powell and Fred Meagher. Cover by Fred Meagher. Rancher Steve Adams, a Comanche raised by white settlers, has a secret identity as the warrior Straight Arrow, a hero who first appeared on a popular radio show. Renegade Apaches take tribal peace talks as an opportunity to raid Comanche settlements; Red Hawk gets caught up in Seminole conflict while exploring the Florida Everglades; Straight Arrow and Steve Adams form a dual-identity love triangle with Nan. The Peace-breakers!; Satan's Desperadoes; Red Hawk: The Battle of the Everglades!; The Decision? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Captain Comet stars in "The World of Flying Men!" (script by Edgar Ray Merritt); "Girl in the Golden Flower!" (script by John Broome as "Robert Starr," pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Sy Barry); "One-Way Trip To Mars!" (script by John Osgood), and "The Man in the Mystery Mask!" (script by Gardner F. Fox). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Tex Blaisdell. Early romance comics with an emphasis on scandal. Tired of living in poverty, Sherry breaks up with Al, who really loves her, to date Andy, who can buy her nice things. Glenda is tempted to date smooth-talking politician Len, even though steady Rex warns her that he's no good. Sandra puts off fiance Bill when new boss Lloyd wants her to work late, but Lloyd has an ulterior motive. Tarnished Kisses; The Man I Couldn't Marry; Her Greater Love; Dangerous Embrace!; Love 'N' Kisses; I Played with Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Jack Kamen-ish art and stories. "Hands of Death"; A woman finds a mirror covered with black paint so she scrapes it off; A hag escapes from the mirror and puts the woman in it. "Ghouls Unmasked"; A woman contacts her dead former husband; Her new husband pretends to be her former husband and shoots her. "Revenge in Miniature" text story. "Rat Men of Paris"; A gravedigger finds a tunnel to an underworld of human-like rats; The queen keeps him as a slave but he escapes; The ratmen reach the surface world and are killed by police. "Terror's Prisoner"; A scientist puts the brain of a hitchhiker in a gorilla; The gorilla takes the scientist's daughter. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition - March, 1952. Softcover pulp, B&W.

Australian Edition - March, 1952. Softcover pulp, B&W.

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Cover art by Joe Maneely. The Machine!; the machine harbors a fate worse than death. The Strange Shoes!, art by Norman Steinberg. The String of Pearls, script by Hank Chapman, art by Ogden Whitney. The Wrong World. Death Comes Calling. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Howard Boughner and John Martin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Wealthy socialite Arlene falls for handsome gas-station attendant Bruce, but their social differences may drive them apart, as she doesn't think he can be seen at her kinds of parties. Helen finds her social anxiety around Dick disappears when she's had a few drinks, but that quickly turns into an even worse problem. Model and "taxi dancer" Kathy falls for soldier Phil, one of her dates, but she soon learns that her boss has been drugging and robbing the dates, including Phil. The Price of Love; Dizzy Daisy; The Well of Darkness; Love in Low Register; If I Forgive You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Reed Crandall. Stories by unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, John Belcastro, Dan Zolnerowich, Edmond Good and unknown. In this issue: T-Man in "Panama Peril" with pencils by Reed Crandall; "Waxey Gordon's Life of Crime" with art by John Belcastro; T-Man in "The Body in the Bull Ring!" with pencils by Dan Zolnerowich - Trask is sent to Madrid to get details on a communist uprising and an attempt to kill a female bull fighter for testifying about the plot against the government; 1-page text story "Smuggler's Eye"; and T-Man in "The Scimitar of Ali Musta" with pencils by Edmond Good - Trask has to play gangster to get information when deporting a big crook back to Turkey. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan Meets the Threat of Arrack" (giant spiders attack Boy, and Tarzan kills Magon the crocodile god); "The Honey Bird" (Mabu follows a bird that is headed for honey); and "Brothers of the Spear." Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Operation Petticoat," art by Jack Sparling; Spike and Bat, two brawny, lusty, best-buddy Marines on the Korean front, are sent behind enemy lines to retrieve valuable information from an elderly, wounded Korean acting as an agent for the United States. Before dying, the agent tells the boys the information is sewn into the dress hem of his lovely granddaughter, Lotus Blossom. "Arabian Nightmare," script by Charles Spain Verral, art by Jack Sparling; A big mistake is made in Washington and the boys are sent to the Middle East to secure oil concessions for the western powers; Boris, a Russian emissary, is trying to do the same for his country; The Shah of Ariq, a boxing fan, decides the issue will be settled via a boxing match between Boris and Spike, a renowned Corps heavyweight champion celebrated for a punch of his own devising called the Double Reverse Pretzel Bolo. "Blue Plate Blossom"; Lover O'Leary is the "pre-eminent gal-hound" of the United States Marine Corps and agrees to take two nerdy, young "chowderheads" out on the town; The three pass their time ogling busty, leggy Good Girls in little clothing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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In order of appearance: "Impulsive Bride"; "The Husband in Her Past"; "Substitute Sweetheart" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #67 and in Love at First Sight (1949) #42; and "Not His Choice". For Beauty's Sake: Alluring Lips..." text article partially reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #1 and #4, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #51, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #42, and partially reprinted in "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #64, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #65, "Help Yourself to Glamour..." in Love Experiences (1949) #16, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #28, "Enhance Your Appearance..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #3, and "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #1. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 36, Issue 3 - March, 1952. TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

5.5" x 7.5", 36 pages, B&W

Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Cover by Frank Bolle. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. The masked smuggler Don Diablo traps Redmask and demonstrates his mastery of knifeplay; Headless stagecoach robbers are themselves haunted by the Ghost Rider; Redmask joins forces with Bat Masterson and Wild Bill Hickok to take down the outlaw stronghold Robbers Roost. Also featuring an ad for the B-Bar-B Riders Home Theatre, a tiny projector and movie screen. Devil's Death; Robbers Roost!; The Ghost Rider: The Headless Horsemen!; Outlaw's Vengeance; Sun Dance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

March 1952. Previously Tim in Space (1950 Tim's Official Store). A boy's activity book featuring a 'Tim Tomorrow' sci-fi comic story. "The Adventures of Tim Tomorrow in X-L4, The City of the Future" - Story and Art by Chic Stone. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in. 16 pages.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Al Capp, Sam Leff, Henning Mikkelsen, and Elsie Hix. Tip-Topper Comics collected some of United Features Syndicates most popular comic strips of the 1940s in full color, including Lil Abner and Fritzi Ritz. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi's first customer at the charity kissing booth is the last one she expects. Phil is mistaken for a bank robber who looks exactly like him. After losing the world championship, Curly Kayoe is suspected of assaulting press agent Tim Horn, but he refuses to identify the woman who actually committed the assault. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Fritzi Ritz; Li'l Abner; Curly Kayoe; Ferd'nand; Stamp Tips; Strange as It Seems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Hearts Adrift"; Sally and Tom are married but Tom is in the Navy and away from home often and for very long; Sally does not suffer his absences well and tries anything to bring Tom back…until she chins up and keeps busy while Tom is away; With Sally finally happier, the couple experiences a second honeymoon. "I Made Believe"; Carol's childhood is marred by her father's arrest and imprisonment for embezzlement; She leaves her small town and find a job at Scoop Magazine under an assumed name: Smith; There, she meets journalist Scott Winters who courts her. "Love and Duty" text story by Donald Bayne Hobart. "Tomtoms in my Heart"; Matt leaves Deborah to lead a wagon train through Indian territory; The Apaches go on the warpath and Deborah despairs seeing Matt again, all the while being courted by Zed back in the stockade. "My Dream is You"; Mary Drake helps out Neil Hunter gets seats in the theater and they strike up a friendship and love; Mary is 22 and Neil is ten years older; They face gossips from her friends and the disapproval of her parents. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: Two Droopy 1-pagers; Tom & Jerry tale; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale; Bertie Bird text story "Heroic Rescue"; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Flip 'n' Dip 2-pager; and Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. In a three-part story, Tom discovers the neighboring town of Pine Creek Hollow is being torn apart by a range war. Captured, Tom can only hope to escape and reach the Bull Run ranch, and its nearby water hole, before the bad guys do. In desperation, Tom sends a stampede directly at the ranch house. Range War Part 1: The Pine Creek Hollow Route; Roundup Time With Tom Mix; Part 2: Death Chasm!; Tumbleweed Jr.: The Birthday Present; Saddlehead; Cowboy Cal; Fightin' Forbes: Six Aces; Pinto Pete; Part 3: The Battle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob Brown. Frontier Sabotage starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. Ad for Superman and the Mole Men. Sagebrush Sam humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The First Boy Scouts starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. The Legend of the Moving Mountain--Tales of the Arrow Maker, art by Fred Ray. Indian picture-writing puzzle by Al McLean. Article about the writing career of Zane Grey. The Ransom of Dan Hunter starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. The Story behind Home on the Range fact page by Mort Drucker. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.